雇佣要求第 913 / 1605 题
Labor Code §226.8 penalizes the 'willful misclassification' of employees as independent contractors. What is the general per-violation civil penalty range under that statute?
a.$5,000 to $25,000 per violation for a pattern or practice
b.A flat $250 per year
c.$500 to $1,000 per violation
d.$50 to $100 per violation
解析
Labor Code §226.8 imposes civil penalties of $5,000 to $15,000 for each willful misclassification violation, rising to $10,000 to $25,000 per violation when the employer engages in a pattern or practice of violations. These substantial penalties are in addition to back wages and taxes owed, reflecting California's strong policy against misclassification.
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